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Meet the New Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota

The expansion will bring the total amount of
space at the Mayo Civic Center to more than 200,000 square feet. A new 40,000-square-foot Grand
Ballroom will offer a seating capacity of more than
4,000 people, a ceiling height of 32 feet, and high-end finishes to compliment
any decorating scheme. A state-of-the-art kitchen and expanded food service
facilities will also be included in the expanded Mayo Civic Center.

With a 25,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a
25,000-square-foot arena, and 23 breakout rooms, the spacious and convenient Mayo
Civic Center will be the perfect venue for events ranging from medical
conferences to large business meetings - and event planners can see first-hand
by viewing a virtual tour of the expansion online.

"We listened carefully to the needs of meeting
planners and event attendees while designing the expansion," said Brad Jones,
director of the Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Those insights are
reflected in the thoughtful design of the space, and we're confident meeting
planners will be very impressed with the outcome."

The Mayo Civic Center's close proximity
to the prestigious Mayo Clinic makes it a frequent host for medical, health
care and biotech meetings and events, and the expanded space will offer planners
more tools than ever to connect to the pulse of this hub. As construction
unfolds, the Mayo Civic Center will continue to host events with minimal
disruption to attendees.

The downtown location of the Mayo
Civic Center is directly connected to 2,100 hotel rooms, restaurants, shopping
and entertainment by a skyway system to give attendees access in a pleasant
climate year-round. An easy drive south from Minneapolis and close to many
other major Midwest cities, Rochester has long delighted visitors with its
convenient location and Midwestern charms.